How much does a government/va pediatrician make in 2026?

A government/va pediatrician (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $310,000 per year, based on 39 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pediatricians in a government, VA, or military setting?

Pediatricians in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $290,000 (25th percentile) and $330,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $310,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Pediatrics (N=39 verified submissions, updated September 15, 2026, data as of 2026-09-15). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 15, 2026 | Based on 39 verified submissions

Government/VA Pediatrician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Pediatrician Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va pediatrician salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $310,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 39 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $312,371.

Median Salary: $310,000
Average Salary: $312,371
25th Percentile: $290,000
75th Percentile: $330,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 15, 2026

Median

$310,000

Average

$312,371

25th

$290,000

75th

$330,000

Based on 39 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$290K$330K

Salary Distribution

$290K$290,000 – $350K$350,000

25th

$290K$290,000

Median

$310K$310,000

75th

$330K$330,000

Middle 50% earn

$290K$290,000 – $330K$330,000

Median salary

$310K$310,000

Average salary

$312K$312,371

Percentiles

25th$290,000

75th$330,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,833

Hourly$149

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pediatricians in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pediatrics salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Pediatrics (N=39 verified submissions, updated September 15, 2026, data as of 2026-09-15). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 15, 2026 | Based on 39 verified submissions

Government/VA Pediatrician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Pediatrician Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $310,000
Average Salary: $312,371
25th Percentile: $290,000
75th Percentile: $330,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 15, 2026

Median

$310,000

Average

$312,371

25th

$290,000

75th

$330,000

Based on 39 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$290K$330K

Salary Distribution

$290K$290,000 – $350K$350,000

25th

$290K$290,000

Median

$310K$310,000

75th

$330K$330,000

Middle 50% earn

$290K$290,000 – $330K$330,000

Median salary

$310K$310,000

Average salary

$312K$312,371

Percentiles

25th$290,000

75th$330,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,833

Hourly$149

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pediatricians in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pediatrics salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Government/VA Salary Data

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